Associate Scientist, Advanced Characterization

Role Summary

Associate Scientist, Advanced Characterization. Design, execute, and analyze label-free biosensor interaction assays to characterize antibodies derived from proprietary repertoires. Collaborate across Molecular Biology, Screening, Bioassays, and Bioinformatics to provide binding data across multiple projects. Based in Emeryville, travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, execute, and analyze SPR and BLI-based biosensor assays to characterize biomolecular interactions.
• Develop and optimize kinetic and epitope binning assays to support antibody discovery and characterization.
• Collaborate with computational biology and structural modeling teams to interpret binding data and inform antibody selection.
• Contribute to project planning, experimental design, and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
• Maintain high-quality documentation, including protocols, SOPs, and experimental reports.
• Present findings in internal meetings and contribute to scientific presentations, posters, and publications.
• Participate in proof-of-concept studies involving cutting-edge technologies in antibody discovery and characterization.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or related field with 0+ years of experience.
• Alternatively, MSc with 7+ years of experience or a BSc with 10+ years of experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in protein biochemistry and biomolecular interaction analysis.
• Proficiency in SPR and/or BLI platforms.
• Strong understanding of kinetic analysis, epitope binning, and protein-protein interactions.
• Experience with data visualization and interpretation to guide experimental decisions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive problem-solving.

Skills

• Experience with SPR (Biacore, Carterra) and/or BLI (Octet).
• Biomolecular interaction analysis and biophysical techniques.

Education

• PhD or MSc or BSc in relevant field as specified above.

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 5% for domestic and international purposes.